The ABA Commission on Law and Aging and partner organizations have developed an Advance Care Planning set of guiding principles and a practical checklist for lawyers aimed at improving the advance ...

Jennifer Lagemann is a former family caregiver, as well as a professional caregiver and administrator at home care agencies. She works as a writer and researcher, helping care providers create patient ...

About two out of three U.S. adults don’t have any kind of advance directive. These legal documents – "living wills" and health care powers of attorney – let you communicate your end-of-life health ...

People have a right to make their own health care decisions. Advance Directives for Health Care (ADHC) can help people communicate their treatment choices if there comes a time when they can’t tell ...

May 3—Karen Cuellar was lost. She simply wasn't sure what to do because she wasn't clear about what her husband would have wanted. On Jan. 3, 2019, her husband, Alex Cuellar, 66, suffered a heart ...

Patients who complete advance care directives want to be free of pain at the end of their lives, but many also request interventions such as antibiotics and breathing assistance, a new study published ...

Medical emergencies and unexpected health crises can occur at any age. Advance care planning encourages people to consider potential future scenarios and plan accordingly, even if they’re young and ...

In my family, we hate to talk about dying and death. Bring up the topic of how you might want things handled in case of a serious accident or illness, and a hush descends. “Let’s not talk about that ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Families of patients who completed advance directives before their deaths tend to feel their loved ones received somewhat better end-of-life care, according to a new study.

Dear Liz: There is a lot of dysfunction and drama in my family so in my will, I’ve named a friend to be my executor. But I don’t think she’s the best person for my advance healthcare directive. She’s ...

KUTV — With tax season upon us and the deadline to file taxes extended this year, people are getting their finances in order. It’s also a great time to think about the future and how to prepare your ...